Rugby World Cup 2011 - web chat

Springbok fans show their support during this morning's Rugby World Cup Pool D match between South Africa and Samoa at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland Photograph: Sandra Mu/Getty Images

With the pool stages drawing to a conclusion this weekend and the tournament heading towards the knockout rounds, Eddie Butler will be joining us at noon today to talk about the Rugby World Cup.

Whether it's our esteeemed rugby correspondent's views on the tournament in general, Gilbert-gate, Jonny Wilkinson's inexplicable loss of form from behind (and two steps to the left of) the kicking tee, the home nations' chances this weekend or any other Rugby World Cup-related matter you're after, feel free to post your questions and he'll answer them below the line.

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